Immunization Compliance Policy
In compliance with recommendations from the American College Health Association and in an effort toprotect the health and well-being of students, Ottawa University requires the following:• All newly enrolled (or readmitted) students born on or after 1957 must show proof oftwo vaccinations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR).
• All newly enrolled students living in university housing must show proof of themeningitis vaccine (16 years of age and older) or a meningitis vaccine (prior to age16) and a vaccine booster.
• International students and/or any student identified as high risk must have atuberculosis (TB) skin test within three months prior to the start of courses or proof
with a negative chest X-ray. Results from outside the United States cannot beaccepted. Please be aware the student may be asked to complete subsequent
screening and/or treatment and failure to do so will be considered a violation of thispolicy.
Reference http://cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/index.html to review the information regarding
recommendations, including schedules, indications, precautions and contradictions forimmunizations provided by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) as
published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Students must have their health history form and immunization records completed and on
file prior to moving into campus housing. If documentation is not received by July 31 (pre-Fallsemester), August 31 (Fall semester), or January 31 (spring semester), the student is subject
to having their Braves Card turned off until the form is submitted.
Exemptions
MedicalIf you have a medical condition, including pregnancy, which prohibits you from completingany of the requirements, you may submit an EXEMPTION request. If such condition is
temporary, follow-up arrangements will be made. Medical exemptions must include astatement completed by your licensed medical provider (MD, DO, APRN, PA, RN).
Religious Beliefs
If you object to the immunization requirements based on religious beliefs, you may submit an
exemption request. The Exemption Request Form will ask that you provide a letter from Clergy
or a statement of your beliefs and how those beliefs impact your decision to be immunized.
All exemption requests must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs. Any student
requesting an exemption based on religious beliefs will be encouraged to receive counsel froma health service clinician. Non-immunized students may be excluded from campus during
outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Exemptions are subject to review each semester by authorized Ottawa University staff.
To retrieve and complete a copy of the exemption form, please make your request to the Deanof Student Affairs.
Submit all health forms, immunization records, and exemption forms to the Office of StudentAffairs, located in Eichner Hall. Questions and/or concerns about the immunization policy canbe directed to Sarah Eberle, 623-233-7611.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS:
Required Dosage & Screening Information
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)(For ALL students)
Two (2) doses after 1st birthday (if born on or after 1957)
Meningococcal Meningitis(For students living in University Housing)
One (1) dose on or after age 16 for students who areages 21 or younger OR a booster vaccination 16 years of age orafter if an initial vaccination was administered

RECOMMENDED:
The University strongly encourages all students to receive a flu shot and Covid-19 vaccination attimely intervals.

June 2023